We performed a comparison between ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeWireless based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, Fortinet, Broadcom and others in Network Management Applications."The cloud-based controller through HiveManager is its most valuable feature. I can manage and configure changes to my access points from anywhere."
"The few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again."
"The support organization behind this product is extremely professional."
"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything."
"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."
"I like ExtremeCloud IQ's unified single-pane-of-glass dashboard. It offers a lot of visibility of performance, and it's great for troubleshooting. You don't have to go to 55 different places. You can get the information you need with just a few clicks."
"Everything can be seen from the dashboard."
"The feature that I like to most is unified management in a multitenant environment, where we can manage all our customers with thousands of devices (routers, switches, VPNs, and APs)."
"The cloud-based management system is valuable."
"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."
"I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."
"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."
"The security is very good."
"It provides seamless connectivity if you move around."
"ExtremeWireless has good performance."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud-managed aspect."
"Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement."
"An area for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is its technical support. Support could be better, especially when you need help concerning ExtremeCloud IQ and WinG."
"The certification costs from suppliers are getting out of control, and it's not just Extreme. We have the same problem with Cisco and Huawei."
"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."
"Need port aggregation on the 2384 switches to take full advantage of ac on the APs. I understand that is on their product road map."
"Pricing is a bit expensive."
"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."
"Having a wizard for customers who are just starting might be helpful."
"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."
"The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility."
"The cost is a little high."
"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."
"The solution should offer better support."
"The onsite controllers are not as good as the cloud controller. I would also like ExtremeWireless to add web filtering on the access point. This feature is available from other vendors but not ExtremeWireless."
"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."
"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."
ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews while ExtremeWireless is ranked 14th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8, while ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Juniper Mist Wired Assurance, whereas ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches.
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